Vegas Heart Attack

Vegas Heart Attack

From ROAD RAGE 101 by Bruce Magee

May 20, 2026 · 60 min · Episode 557

About this episode

The episode discusses the closure of the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas and a tragic incident involving a grandmother in New York City.

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People in this episode

Host: Bruce Magee

Topics covered

  • restaurant closures
  • Las Vegas news
  • safety incidents
  • cultural events
  • celebrity birthdays

Keywords

  • Heart Attack Grill
  • Las Vegas
  • Joe Cocker
  • National Rescue Dog Day
  • manhole incident

Sponsors

Colokum Craft Coffee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heart Attack Grill

Places: Las Vegas, New York City

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